1. Meeting Agenda 1.I. March 16, 2026 | Agenda/Active Calendar Documents: 26 AGENDA 0316.PDF 2. Supporting Legislation Legislation that is being introduced for the first time 2.I. March 16, 2026 | Supporting Legislation Documents: 260316 SUPPORTING LEGISLATION.PDF 3. Active Legislation Legislation that was previously introduced and is now being considered by the body 3.I. March 16, 2026 | Active Legislation Documents: 260316 ACTIVE LEGISLATION.PDF 4. Majority Consent (MC) 5. Supporting Document 5.I. March 16, 2026 | Supporting Documents - Resolution 17.32.26R Documents: SEAF PART I - ORDINANCE 4.31.26.PDF 6. Minutes 7. Written Comment 8. Active Calendar AGENDA FOR THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE ALBANY COMMON COUNCIL Monday, March 16, 2026 The Common Council meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 p.m. (note: when Monday falls on a legal holiday or day of special observance, the Council meeting is ordinarily moved to the following Thursday). 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YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@albanycommoncouncil Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/albany.commoncouncil ORDER OF BUSINESS: Roll Call Welcome Pledge of Allegiance and Moment of Silence Communications from the Mayor, Department Heads and City Officials Public Hearings Initial Public Comment Period (Maximum of 1 Hour) Comments from Members Presentation of Petitions Approval of Minutes from Previous Meetings Reports of Standing Committees Reports of Ad Hoc Committees Consideration of Vetoes Consideration of Local Laws Consideration of Ordinances Consideration of Resolutions Additional Public Comment (30 Minutes) Miscellaneous or Unfinished Business Adjournment (Revised 3/6/2026) Page 1 of 6 Albany Common Council Active Calendar Monday, March 16, 2026 The Active Calendar is meant to indicate items which are anticipated to come up for action at the indicated Common Council meeting. Items on a committee agenda prior to the indicated Council meeting are included subject to committee action and recommendation. New items on the agenda for introduction, but which will not be acted upon on the evening of introduction is not included on the Active Calendar. This Calendar does not preclude the addition of items for action by Majority Consent of the Council. Items added by Majority Consent are those which were not available for the agenda within the required deadline but which cannot wait for the subsequent Council meeting for introduction and/or action. Legislation Prime Sponsor Subject Ordinances Held Balarin AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF 3.22.26 THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO TWO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PER BLOCK PER HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 Resolutions Introduced Adams A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE 17.32.26R ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 4.31.26 AND DECLARING IT AN UNLISTED ACTION THAT WILL NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT Resolutions Introduced Lumpkin A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF BLACK HISTORY OBSERVANCE AND 18.32.26R CELEBRATING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAACP ALBANY BRANCH Resolutions Held Zamer A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S 14.31.26R CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION Pending Discussion at the Planning, Economic Development & Land Use Committee Meeting on Monday, March 9, 2026 (Revised 3/6/2026) Page 2 of 6 Local Laws Introduced 1 Powell Local Law E of 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVI THERETO ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND PENALIZE CERTAIN CONDUCT RELATED TO UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS, SIDESHOWS, AND RACES 2 Hoey Local Law F of 2026 A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 183 (EQUITY AGENDA) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE (Revised 3/6/2026) Page 3 of 6 Ordinances Held 1 Balarin *Under Consideration* Ordinance 3.22.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO TWO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PER BLOCK PER HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 3/9/2026* 2 Adams Ordinance 4.31.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) BY CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A PORTION OF PARCELS CURRENTLY KNOWN AS 164 DELAWARE AVENUE AND PT. 164 DELAWARE AVENUE FROM LAND CONSERVATION (LC) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD EDGE (MU-NE) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 3/9/2026* 3 Balarin Ordinance 5.31.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 375 (UNIFIED SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT ORDINANCE) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO ADJUSTING THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT AND ADDING EXCEPTIONS TO THE AFFORDABLE HOUSING REQUIREMENT *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 3/18/2026* (Revised 3/6/2026) Page 4 of 6 Resolutions Introduced 1 Zamer Resolution 16.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 2 Adams *Under Consideration* Resolution 17.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 4.31.26 AND DECLARING IT AN UNLISTED ACTION THAT WILL NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT 3 Lumpkin *Under Consideration* Resolution 18.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF BLACK HISTORY OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAACP ALBANY BRANCH 4 Hoey Resolution 19.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2026 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL (Revised 3/6/2026) Page 5 of 6 Resolutions Held 1 Zamer *Under Consideration* Resolution 14.31.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION *Referred to Planning, Economic Development & Land Use | Discussion: 3/9/2026* 2 Balarin Resolution 15.31.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING THOMAS MUELLER AS A MEMBER OF THE COMMISSION ON HUMAN RIGHTS *Referred to Human Resources & Human Rights | Discussion: 3/23/2026* (Revised 3/6/2026) Page 6 of 6 COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY SUPPORT LEGISLATION MARCH 16, 2026 LOCAL LAWS E OF 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVI THERETO ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND PENALIZE CERTAIN CONDUCT RELATED TO UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS, SIDESHOWS, AND RACES F OF 2026 A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 183 (EQUITY AGENDA) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE RESOLUTIONS 16.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD 17.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 4.31.26 AND DECLARING IT AN UNLISTED ACTION THAT WILL NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT 18.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF BLACK HISTORY OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAACP ALBANY BRANCH 19.32.26R A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 183 (EQUITY AGENDA) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Powell introduced the following: LOCAL LAW E OF 2026 A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVI THERETO ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND PENALIZE CERTAIN CONDUCT RELATED TO UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS, SIDESHOWS, AND RACES Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 359 (Vehicles and Traffic) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows, by adding a new Article XVI, to be entitled “Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows and Races” thereto: ARTICLE XVI Unlawful Speed Contests, Sideshows and Races § 359-148. Definitions. As used in this article, the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: BURNOUT A driving technique or maneuver (also known as a "peel out" or "power brake") where the driver spins a vehicle's wheel(s) while keeping their vehicle stationary and the resultant friction often causes the tires to heat up and smoke. CLAIMING AUTHORITY The Corporation Counsel, or their designee, and/or the District Attorney, or their designee. DOUGHNUT or DONUT A maneuver performed while driving a vehicle that entails rotating the rear or front of the vehicle around the opposite set of wheels in a continuous motion often causing the tires to emit smoke from friction and creating a circular skid mark pattern of rubber on the road surface. DRIFTING A driving technique where the driver intentionally oversteers with loss of traction while maintaining control and driving the car through the entirety of a corner. This act or activity can also be defined as that of steering a vehicle so that it makes a controlled skid sideways or power slide through a turn with the front wheels pointed in a direction opposite to that of the turn. This action can sometimes further be referred to as a "power slide." INSTRUMENTALITY OF AN OFFENSE A vehicle, the use of which contributed directly and materially to the commission of an offense as defined in this article. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. OFFENSE A violation of New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law § 1182, Speed contests and races; a violation of New York State Penal Law § 120.20, Reckless endangerment in the second degree; or a violation of § 359-153.A(1) of this article. PARTICIPATE To organize, facilitate, promote, take or have a part or share in, partake in, share in, take part in, indulge in, contribute to, engage in, concur in, be a party to, compete in, undertake in, or participate in profits to an event. To participate shall also include wagering on the outcome of the race, sideshow or street takeover; making an invitation to race; acting as a starter or flag person; pushing or positioning a motor vehicle to a starting line; operating, riding in, or positioning a motor vehicle for the purpose of engaging in, facilitating, continuing, or establishing a boundary area for a race, sideshow or street takeover; and directing persons or motor vehicles for the purposes of engaging in, facilitating, or continuing a race, sideshow or street takeover. RACE or DRAG RACE A race or speed contest between two or more vehicles traveling side by side at an accelerated speed in an attempt to overtake or pass each other over a specific distance or time. A race or speed contest can also consist of one or more vehicles traveling over a shared course to compare vehicle speeds or acceleration over a specific distance or time. REVVING A maneuver performed while driving a vehicle that entails the increasing of revolutions per minute of the crankshaft of an engine of a vehicle whether or not the vehicle is in motion, thereby causing unreasonable noise. SEIZING AGENCY The law enforcement agency seizing the instrumentality of an offense. SIDESHOWS Events in which one or more motor vehicle operator(s) perform maneuvers or stunts for entertainment or competition purposes, including burnouts, power slides, donuts, wheelies, drifting, the making of excessive loud engine noises, revving, and/or the use of illegal loud noise mufflers. SPECTATOR Any person who is knowingly present at a race, sideshow or street takeover for the purpose of viewing, observing, watching, or witnessing the race, sideshow or street takeover event as it progresses. STREET RACING A speed competition or contest, without sanction, authority or permit by any governmental entity, between vehicles or an accelerated contest or drag race or a test of a vehicle operator's physical endurance in conjunction with a drag race, a show of speed or acceleration, or an attempt Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. to make a speed record. STREET TAKEOVER Blocking or impeding the regular flow of traffic or pedestrians through all or a portion of a highway, parking lot, or public place (including private property open to the public) for the purposes of a race, sideshow or engaging in stunt behavior. STUNT BEHAVIOR To perform burnouts, donuts, drifting, revving, wheelies and similar maneuvers. WHEELIE Raising a vehicle to the degree that one or more wheels lose contact with the ground. § 359-149. Warrantless seizures. A. Upon making an arrest or upon issuing a summons or an appearance ticket for an offense, or in the event an officer has probable cause to believe a person has committed an offense and has fled the scene of the offense, leaving the instrumentality of an offense behind, an officer shall seize such instrumentality. Said vehicle may be forfeited as hereinafter provided. B. Notice of seizure. (1) The seizing agency shall send notification of the seizure to all titled owners and registrants, if different, on file with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles by certified mail, return receipt requested, within five business days of the seizure. Such notification shall inform the recipient that there will be a hearing promptly scheduled before a neutral magistrate to determine whether probable cause existed for the defendant's having been issued a summons or having been arrested for committing an offense as defined herein, whether the City is likely to succeed on the merits of the forfeiture action, whether retention is necessary to preserve the vehicle from destruction or sale during the pendency of the forfeiture proceeding, and whether any other measures would better protect the City’s interest during the proceedings, including, but not limited to: (a) Issuance of a restraining order prohibiting the sale, transfer, or loss of the vehicle with imposition(s) of appropriate penalties for violation of said restraining order; and/or (b) Taking of a bond. (2) When a hearing is held, the neutral magistrate shall review the documents supporting the probable cause for issuance of a summons or arrest for an offense, as defined herein, and any other relevant documents and take any testimony to determine whether the claiming authority has sustained its burden of proof as set forth in Subsection B(1) of this section. If the claiming authority has met its burden of proof, the neutral magistrate shall authorize the continued retention of the property by the claiming authority pending a judicial determination of any civil forfeiture action. Nothing herein shall be construed to preclude a party with a legal interest in the Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. seized property from commencing an action or proceeding in a court of competent jurisdiction for its return. (3) The Common Council shall designate neutral magistrates by resolution to conduct hearings in accordance with Subsection B(2). C. Any action for forfeiture under § 359-150 of this article shall be commenced, in the manner prescribed by New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 304, within 180 days after the disposition of the summons or arrest for the offense, but in no event more than five years after seizure. Failure to commence such an action within the aforesaid time period shall result in the immediate return of the property to its lawful owner. A vehicle will be made available for release to the titled owner at the place of storage, subject to payment of reasonable and customary towing, maintenance and storage fees to the date of release. In the event of a failure to take possession of the vehicle within 60 days after actual notification or by certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the address on file to the titled owner with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or another state's equivalent office, if not titled in New York, whichever date is earlier, the vehicle will be forfeited. § 359-150. Civil authority. A. A civil action may be commenced by the claiming authority, or its designee, against a defendant to forfeit seized property which constitutes the instrumentality of an offense or to recover a money judgment in an amount equivalent in value to the property which constitutes an instrumentality of an offense, except that: (1) No property used by any person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as a common carrier shall be forfeited under the provisions of this article unless it shall appear that the owner or agent of the owner was a consenting party or privy to the commission of the offense as described in this article; and (2) No property shall be forfeited under the provisions of this article by reason of any act or omission established by the owner thereof to have been committed or omitted by any person other than the owner while the subject property was unlawfully in possession of a person other than the owner. B. A civil action may be commenced by the claiming authority, or its designee, against a defendant to seize and to forfeit property which constitutes the instrumentality of an offense, or to recover a money judgment in an amount equivalent in value to the property which constitutes the instrumentality of an offense, except that: (1) No property used by any person as a common carrier in the transaction of business as a common carrier shall be forfeited under the provisions of this article unless it shall appear that the owner or agent of the owner was a consenting party or privy to the commission of the offense as described in this article; and (2) No property shall be forfeited under the provisions of this article by reason of any act or omission established by the owner thereof to have been committed or omitted by any person other than the owner while the subject property is unlawfully in the Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. possession of a person other than the owner. C. A civil action may also be commenced against a noncriminal defendant to recover the property which constitutes the instrumentality of an offense, subject to the same exceptions contained in Subsections A and B of this section. A noncriminal defendant who knows, or should know, of prior illegal use by a criminal defendant of the instrumentality or other property of a like nature or kind shall be presumed to know that the instrumentality was or would be used in a manner that would directly and materially contribute to the commission of a subsequent crime or that obtaining their interest in the instrumentality could assist the criminal defendant in avoiding the forfeiture. D. All actions commenced under this article shall be governed by the procedures enumerated in Article 13-A of the New York Civil Practice Law and Rules, except where the procedure is regulated by any inconsistent provisions herein. E. The noncriminal defendant must take all prudent steps to prevent the illegal use of their property, and willful disregard by the owner or lienholder of the acts giving rise to forfeiture shall not constitute a defense to such forfeiture. F. Unless barred by the five-year limitation contained in § 359-149C of this article, any action to forfeit seized property under Subsection A of this section may be commenced within 180 days after the disposition of the summons or arrest for the offense when the property has first been seized under § 359-148A of this article and within 180 days after the disposition of the summons or arrest for the offense when the property has not been first seized under § 359-149A, and said action shall be civil, remedial, and in rem in nature and shall not be deemed to be a penalty or criminal forfeiture for any purpose. An action under this article shall not be deemed a criminal proceeding of any type. The action shall be commenced in the manner prescribed by New York Civil Practice Law and Rules § 304. Potential claimants to the property shall be served with a summons and notice or summons and verified complaint. No property shall be forfeited without service of notice upon potential claimants to the property and the opportunity for a hearing given prior to such forfeiture. G. Once a civil action for forfeiture has been commenced pursuant to this section, the claiming authority shall notify victims who have been physically injured as a result of the offensive actions of an individual which have precipitated such seizure and forfeiture proceeding as to the time and place of said court forfeiture hearing. H. In order to establish its case in any action commenced under this article, the County shall demonstrate, by a preponderance of evidence, that the property in question was used in commission of the offense, as defined in this article, which precipitated the seizure or the commencement of an action for the seizure of the property without regard to the final determination of any criminal actions brought against the individual for such offense. The noncriminal defendant shall then have the burden of proving a lack of knowledge or lack of consent on behalf of said noncriminal defendant sufficient to constitute a defense to such forfeiture. I. If, after a seizure of property has been made under § 359-149A of this article, it is determined that the noncriminal defendant has met the burden set forth hereinabove, then Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. the vehicle which constitutes the instrumentality of an offense so seized shall immediately be returned to its lawful owner. The vehicle will be made available for release to the lawful owner at the place of storage, subject to payment of reasonable and customary towing, maintenance and storage fees to the date of release. In the event of a failure to take possession of the vehicle within 60 days after actual notification or by certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the address on file to the titled owner with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or another state's equivalent office, if not titled in New York, whichever date is earlier, then upon such failure the vehicle will be forfeited. J. All property seized pursuant to this article is subject to reasonable and customary towing, maintenance and daily storage fees as may be established by the Albany Police Department. Such fees shall be payable to the seizing agency, or, in the event the instrumentality of the offense has been transferred to the custody of the Albany Police Department by the seizing agency, such fees shall be payable to the Albany Police Department, prior to release of said property. The seizing agency, if other than the Albany Police Department, shall be reimbursed up to $300 for towing and storage expense actually incurred, upon disposal of said instrumentality of the offenses by the claiming authority, but said reimbursement shall not exceed money actually received by the Albany Police Department for its disposition. All towing, storage and maintenance fees collected shall be retained by the Albany Police Department and shall be transferred into a police asset forfeiture fund in a separate nonlapsing appropriation for law enforcement purposes. K. The claiming authority may at any time authorize the return of the seized vehicle to the lawful owner, with or without conditions attached. When a vehicle is made available for release to the lawful owner, it shall be at the place of storage and subject to payment of reasonable and customary towing, maintenance and storage fees to the date of release. In the event of a failure to take possession of the vehicle within 60 days after actual notification or by certified mail, return receipt requested, sent to the address on file to the titled owner with the New York State Department of Motor Vehicles or another state's equivalent office, if not titled in New York, whichever date is earlier, then upon such failure the vehicle will be forfeited. § 359-151. Disposition of forfeited assets and proceeds. A. Whenever property is forfeited under this article, the claiming authority, or their respective designee, may: (1) Retain the property or asset for official use. (2) Sell any forfeited property or asset which is not required to be destroyed by law and which is not harmful to the public. (3) Transfer the property or asset to any City agency, department or other political subdivision demonstrating need for the specific property or asset so that the property or asset may be put into official use by that agency, department or other political subdivision. (4) Transfer the property or asset to any City-funded agency or organization demonstrating need for the specific property or asset so that the property or asset Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. may be put into use by the funded agency or organization in the regular course of business of that funded agency or organization. Any such transfer of forfeited property or assets under this subsection may result in an in-kind deduction from those funds paid by the City to the specific agency or organization. B. Any funds generated by the sale of forfeited property or assets described in this article, after deducting therefrom any fees imposed pursuant to § 359-150J above, shall be distributed in the following order of priority: (1) Amounts to satisfy any valid lien or claim against the property forfeited; (2) Amounts ordered to be paid by the defendant in any other action or proceeding as restitution, reparations or damages to a victim of the offense which constitutes the basis upon which forfeiture of the seized asset was effected under this article, to the extent such amounts remain unpaid, whichever is less; provided, however, the claiming authority receives written notice from the victim or his/her duly appointed representative within 30 days of the commencement of the civil forfeiture action in order for the victim to receive such funds; (3) All monies remaining after distributions made pursuant to Subsection B(1) and (2) shall be distributed as follows: (a) Twenty percent to the claiming authority in satisfaction of actual costs and expenses incurred in the investigation, preparation and litigation of the forfeiture action, including that proportion of the salaries of the attorneys, clerical and investigative personnel devoted thereto, plus all costs and disbursements made in the administration of this article, which shall be deposited into a separate nonlapsing appropriation of the claiming authority for law enforcement purposes; (b) Ten percent to the Albany Police Department in satisfaction of actual costs and expenses incurred in the service of process of the civil forfeiture actions, including that proportion of the salaries of the personnel devoted thereto, which shall be deposited into a separate nonlapsing appropriation of the Sheriff's Department for law enforcement purposes; and (c) Seventy percent to the City’s General Fund, to be used for the repair of City streets. (4) The expenditure of funds pursuant to Subsection B(3) shall be in accordance with an annual plan approved by resolution of the Albany Common Council. § 359-152. Discretionary action. A. Nothing contained in this article shall require the claiming authority, or their respective designee, to commence a forfeiture action when, in their discretion, it is in the interests of justice not to commence such an action. B. Nothing contained in this article shall require a court to order a forfeiture when it determines, in its discretion, that it is in the interests of justice not to do so. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. § 359-153. Prohibitions. A. Proscribed conduct. (1) No person shall knowingly participate or engage in any race, sideshow or street takeover, or aid or abet such event, on any public highway, public sidewalk, parking lot, public property, or private property open to the public. (2) No person shall knowingly be present as a spectator within 200 feet of any race, sideshow, or street takeover. B. Exception. The prohibitions of § 359-153A(1) shall not apply to activities on private property with the consent of the property owner. § 359-154. Penalties for offenses. In addition to seizure and forfeiture of the vehicle(s) involved as provided in this article, a violation of § 359-153A(1) or (2) shall constitute a misdemeanor and be punishable by imprisonment of not more than six months or a fine of not more than $600, or both such fine and imprisonment. A second or subsequent violation of § 359-153A(1) or (2) committed within 10 years of a violation of § 359-153A(1) or (2) shall be punishable upon conviction by imprisonment of not more than one year or a fine of not more than $1,000, or both such fine and imprisonment. § 359-155. Rules and regulations. The Corporation Counsel shall issue and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be necessary to implement the provisions of this article, subject to Common Council approval by resolution. All such rules and regulations shall be provided to the City Clerk. § 359-156. Applicability. This article shall apply to all actions occurring on or after the effective date of this article. Section 2. This local law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6th DAY OF MARCH, 2026 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Robert Wenner, Research Counsel Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 6, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Powell LOCAL LAW E of 2026 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW ARTICLE XVI THERETO ESTABLISHING THE AUTHORITY TO INVESTIGATE AND PENALIZE CERTAIN CONDUCT RELATED TO UNLAWFUL SPEED CONTESTS, SIDESHOWS, AND RACES GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The Local Law creates penalties for prohibited conduct and enumerates the actions that the Corporation Counsel or Albany County District Attorney may take regarding the forfeited property, including retention of the property, transfer of the property for other City functions, or sale of the property. For a sale of any forfeited property, the Local Law describes the assignment of the funds of such sale to the satisfaction of liens, claims, restitution, reparations, and damages, with the remainder being divided between the Corporation Counsel, Albany County District Attorney, and Albany Police Department, to finance the investigation and litigation of enforcement actions, and the City’s General Fund, to be used for the repair of City streets. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW This Local Law is intended to disincentivize street-racing and related activities throughout the City of Albany. It accomplishes this goal by prohibiting the participation in or spectating of any race, sideshow, or street takeover, as well as by enabling the Albany Police Department to seize vehicles from individuals involved in such illegal activities. It further enables the Corporation Counsel and the Albany County District Attorney to investigate the illegal activity and initiate civil action to forfeit the vehicles involved in the illegal activity. FISCAL IMPACT None; the expenditures associated with the enforcement of this action and related investigations are anticipated to be offset by the fines and sales of forfeited property created by this Local Law. Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Hoey introduced the following: LOCAL LAW F OF 2026 A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 183 (EQUITY AGENDA) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of Part I (Administrative Legislation) is hereby amended by adding a new Part 45 entitled “Violence Prevention Commission” as follows: § 42-419 Establishment. There is hereby established an office known as the "Office of Violence Prevention." § 42-420 Appointment of Coordinator. There shall be appointed by the Mayor, to serve at their pleasure, a Violence Prevention Coordinator, who shall be the head of the Office and whose appointment shall be evidenced by a certificate, in writing, signed by the Mayor and filed in the office of the City Clerk. § 42-421 Vacancy in office. Whenever a vacancy occurs in the Violence Prevention Coordinator, the Mayor shall appoint, in their discretion, a person deemed by them to be suitable and competent to fill the same. § 42-422 Additional appointments and promotions. The Coordinator shall make all appointments, promotions and changes of status of the employees of the Office of Violence Prevention in accordance with the provisions of the Civil Service Law of the state and as prescribed by the Board of Estimate and Apportionment, except as otherwise provided herein. § 42-423 Functions. The Office of Violence Prevention shall: A. Coordinate policy initiatives and programs that advance the City's anti-violence initiatives; B. Support the development of comprehensive community-based anti-violence initiatives within all City Departments; and C. Collaborate with community organizations and governmental agencies to implement such anti- violence initiatives across the City; D. Produce an annual report regarding the City’s anti-violence initiatives. § 42-424 Violence Prevention Task Force. The Office of Violence Prevention will oversee a Violence Prevention Task Force. The Violence Prevention Task Force will be responsible for convening stakeholders periodically to develop action items in preparation for summer months in anticipation of an uptick in violence. This task force will be composed of seven members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor and Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. three of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council. Members shall be appointed for three- year terms, provided, however, that: 1. Of members initially appointed by the Common Council: one shall be for a term of one year; one shall be for a term of two years; and one shall be for a term of three years. 2. Of members initially appointed by the Mayor: one shall be for a term of one year; one shall be for a term of two years; and two shall be for a term of three years. § 42-425 Programmatic funding. Funding will be allocated annually to violence prevention programming and initiatives in wards with the highest incidence and prevalence of violence. The funds will be allocated based on prioritization through a community participatory budgeting process with involvement from the Violence Prevention Task Force. A separate budget line within the City of Albany's annual budget will be created and titled "Violence Prevention Task Force Funding." § 42-426 (Reserved) § 42-427 When effective. This article shall take effect immediately. Section 2. Paragraph (B) of Section 183-2 (Equitable Budgeting) of Chapter 183 (Equity Agenda) of Part II (General Legislation) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows: B. Violence prevention. (Reserved) (1) The Albany Common Council's Public Safety Committee will establish a Violence Prevention Task Force. The Violence Prevention Task Force will be responsible for convening stakeholders every fall to develop action items in preparation for the upcoming summer in anticipation of an uptick in violence. This task force will be composed of members of the Albany Common Council's Public Safety Committee, community members from wards disproportionately impacted by violence, at least one youth representative, representatives from the Albany Police Department, the Mayor's office, the Albany City School District, clergy and members from violence-prevention- related organizations. (2) Funding will be allocated annually to violence prevention programming and initiatives in Wards with the highest incidence and prevalence of violence. The funds will be allocated based on prioritization through a community participatory budgeting process with involvement from the Violence Prevention Task Force. A separate budget line within the City of Albany's annual budget will be created and titled "Violence Prevention Task Force Funding." Section 3. This Local Law shall take effect upon final passage, public hearing, and filing with the Secretary of State. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6th DAY OF MARCH, 2026 ___________________________ Corporation Counsel Material in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: John Reilly, Counsel to the Mayor Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 6, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey, 15th Ward LOCAL LAW F OF 2026 TITLE A LOCAL LAW ESTABLISHING AN OFFICE OF VIOLENCE PREVENTION AND AMENDING CHAPTER 183 (EQUITY AGENDA) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY IN RELATION TO THE VIOLENCE PREVENTION TASK FORCE GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of the legislation is to establish an Office of Violence Prevention within the Office of the Mayor. The Office of Violence Prevention will bring together City, intergovernmental, and community-based stakeholders to address the root causes of violence, such as poverty, lack of education and limited access to mental health services, placing an emphasis on trauma-informed services. The office shall work alongside existing community programs, including efforts to reduce gun violence and to provide focused support for those with mental illnesses and substance abuse issues. Offices of Violence Prevention have been established in more than seventy municipalities nationwide.1 Offices serve as a central hub for municipalities to coordinate historically separate programming and identify new ways to collaborate and identify resources. Cities, such as Richmond, CA, and South Bend, Indiana, have experienced significant reductions in gun violence following establishment of such offices. Further, this legislation will transfer oversight of the existing Violence Prevention Task Force to the Office of Violence Prevention. The Office of Violence Prevention will provide administrative support to the Task Force and assist with the production of a required annual report. Appointing authority to the Task Force will be shared by the Common Council and Mayor’s Office. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW Section 504 (Departments, Offices and Commissions.) of the Charter of the City of Albany empowers the Common Council "to create…offices…and to prescribe or modify their powers and duties by a duly enacted local law." FISCAL IMPACT This legislation has no fiscal impact as it transfers an existing body to the Office of the Mayor. 1 National Offices of Violence Prevention Network. https://ovpnetwork.org/ Council Member Zamer, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development and Land Use, introduced the following: Resolution Number 16.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD WHEREAS, pursuant to section 42-376 of the Code of the City of Albany, the Common Council is required to appoint four members to the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board; and WHEREAS, Board members serve for three-year terms, in which there are no term limits; and WHEREAS, the term of one of these Council-appointed seats expired on June 30, 2025; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany hereby reappoints Donald Hyman to the Public, Education and Government Access Oversight Board for a term that will expire on June 30, 2028. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 3, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Zamer, o/b/o the Committee on Planning, Economic Development and Land Use RESOLUTION 16.32.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL REAPPOINTING DONALD HYMAN TO THE PUBLIC, EDUCATION AND GOVERNMENT ACCESS OVERSIGHT BOARD GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This resolution reappoints Donald Hyman to the PEG Board for a three-year term of office to expire on June 30, 2028. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The City Code, at section 42-376 (A), provides that “The PEGAOB shall be composed of 11 voting members, four of whom shall be appointed by the Common Council and two of whom shall be appointed by the Mayor. The term of each member so appointed shall be three years…” Resolutions such as this are the vehicle by which the Council makes such appointments. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Adams introduced the following: RESOLUTION 17.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 4.31.26 AND DECLARING IT AN UNLISTED ACTION THAT WILL NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT WHEREAS, on March 5, 2026, Council Member Adams introduced Ordinance 4.31.26; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has reviewed the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”) Short Environmental Assessment Form (“SEAF”), Part I, prepared by the Junior Legislative Aide, examining the potential environmental impacts of Ordinance 4.31.26; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that although the said Action is subject to review by the County Planning Board, it is not subject to approval from other involved agencies under SEQRA; and WHEREAS, the Common Council is, therefore, the only involved agency, resulting in the Council being lead agency; and WHEREAS, the Common Council has determined that the change contemplated by Ordinance 4.31.26 neither qualifies as a Type II action, nor meets any of the thresholds for a Type I action, and is therefore an Unlisted action; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, having reviewed the above-referenced SEAF Part I, the Common Council determines that the Action is an Unlisted action under SEQRA; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that, having reviewed the above-referenced Short Environmental Assessment Form, the Common Council determines that the above-described Action will not have a negative impact on the environment; and BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares the City of Albany to be Lead Agency for the above-described Action. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 5, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Adams RESOLUTION 17.32.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL DECLARING THE CITY OF ALBANY TO BE LEAD AGENCY FOR THE STATE ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY REVIEW OF ORDINANCE 4.31.26 AND DECLARING IT AN UNLISTED ACTION THAT WILL NOT HAVE A NEGATIVE IMPACT ON THE ENVIRONMENT GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION Amendments to a municipality’s zoning code must be reviewed under the State Environmental Quality Review Act (“SEQRA”). The first step in this process is to complete and review an Environmental Assessment Form. Part I of the relevant Short Environmental Assessment Form (“SEAF”) is included herewith. This form will help determine whether the amendment (or, in SEQRA parlance, the “Action”) is a Type I, Type II, or Unlisted Action. If an action meets any of the criteria or thresholds listed in the regulations for Types I or II, it is one of those types of actions. Where, as here, it meets none of those criteria, it is an Unlisted Action. The review of the relevant SEAF also helps determine whether the proposed action will have a negative impact on the environment. Where, as here, this Action will not have a negative impact on the environment as it will not, for example, increase traffic, encroach into waterbodies, nor hinder a site listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places. Since the Common Council is the only agency involved in the review of this Action, the Council will be the lead agency for the SEQRA review of this action. This resolution formally accomplishes these initial steps in the SEQRA process. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW This resolution formally expresses the Council’s determinations that, having reviewed Part I of the SEAF for this Action, 1) the Action is an Unlisted action, 2) the Action will not have a negative impact on the environment, and 3) that the Common Council of the City of Albany declares the City of Albany to be Lead Agency for the SEQRA review of this action. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Lumpkin introduced the following: RESOLUTION 18.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF BLACK HISTORY OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAACP ALBANY BRANCH WHEREAS, February 2026 marks 100 years of celebrating Black history since the first national observance, which was a successful effort that united educators, scholars, artists, and community leaders to recognize and preserve the history, achievements, and enduring contributions of Black Americans; and WHEREAS, Negro History Week was established to extend and deepen the scholarship on African American history in February 1926 by Dr. Carter G. Woodson, who that same year, received the Spingarn Medal from the NAACP for his distinguished intellectual contributions, and is widely known as the “Father of Black History”; and WHEREAS, in 1976, the week-long observance evolved into Black History Month, and was formally recognized at the national level and supported by proclamations from every American president, Democrat and Republican, who have endorsed the annual theme chosen by the founders of Black History Month, the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH); and WHEREAS, for a century, the ASAHL and the NAACP have advanced complementary missions: preserving and uplifting Black history, counteracting the omission and distortion of that history, and pursuing equal social, economic, educational, and legal rights through scholarship, advocacy, and collective action; and WHEREAS, in February 1935, these national movements took root locally with the founding of the NAACP Albany Branch, which convened its first meeting at Israel African Methodist Episcopal (AME) Church under the leadership of Dr. William Fletcher Brown, affirming the essential role of community in advancing equality and justice; and WHEREAS, for 91 years, the NAACP Albany Branch has stood as a pillar of advocacy in the City, advancing fairness in employment, education, housing, public safety, and civic life while uplifting generations of residents; and WHEREAS, the history of the NAACP in Albany reflects the resilience, leadership, and cultural contributions of our African American residents, whose influence continues to shape and enrich the fabric of Albany; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Common Council of the City of Albany proudly commemorates 100 years of honoring Black history and recognizes the 91st anniversary of the NAACP Albany Branch as an institution whose legacy and leadership continue to build a more just, vibrant, and unified Albany for generations to come. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Request for Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 3, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Lumpkin, 3rd Ward RESOLUTION 18.32.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL COMMEMORATING THE CENTENNIAL OF BLACK HISTORY OBSERVANCE AND CELEBRATING THE 91ST ANNIVERSARY OF THE NAACP ALBANY BRANCH GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION To recognize the 100-year anniversary of national Black history observance that started with Negro History Week and expanded into Black History Month 50 years later, which was celebrated by the NAACP Albany Branch along with their 91st anniversary in February 2026. This resolution demonstrates the importance for the Common Council to be aligned with the leadership and NAACP as they are dedicated to preserving the legacy of African Americans in the City of Albany. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW None. FISCAL IMPACT None. Council Member Hoey introduced the following: RESOLUTION 19.32.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2026 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL WHEREAS, section 604 (D)(b) of the Charter of the City of Albany dictates that any transfer of budgeted funds that affects a salary rate or salary total, occurring after the adoption of the annual budget, requires the approval of the Common Council; and WHEREAS, the Office of the Mayor is requesting a change in the authorized positions included in the 2026 City Budget for the Common Council and Office of the Mayor; and WHEREAS, in furtherance of this request, the Budget Director has requested that the amendments reflected in the subsequent chart to the authorized positions of the 2026 City Budget be made; and Action Title Budget Line Grade Range Delete Violence Prevention Coordinator 11010000.Positions W.5 53,780 – 76,060 Create Violence Prevention Coordinator 11210000.Positions W.5 53,780 – 76,060 WHEREAS, in furtherance of this request, the Budget Director has requested that the transfers reflected in the subsequent chart to the 2026 City Budget be made; and Account Code Organization Name Account Name Amount 11010000.700000 Common Council Salary (55,620) 11010000.781010 Common Council FICA (4,255) 11010000.782010 Common Council Health Insurance (12,430) 11210000.700000 Office of the Mayor Salary 55,620 11210000.781010 Office of the Mayor FICA 4,255 11210000.782010 Office of the Mayor Health Insurance 12,430 Total General Fund Expenditure Change $0 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that that the Common Council of the City of Albany consents to the transfer of budgeted funds affecting a salary rate or salary total in order to effectuate these changes in the Common Council and Office of the Mayor for 2026. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Martha Mahoney, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: March 6, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Hoey, 15th Ward RESOLUTION 19.32.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL APPROVING A TRANSFER OF BUDGETED FUNDS AND A CHANGE IN THE AUTHORIZED POSITIONS INCLUDED IN THE 2026 CITY BUDGET, WHICH WILL AFFECT A SALARY RATE OR SALARY TOTAL GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION The purpose of the legislation is to transfer a position within the Common Council to the Office of the Mayor. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND ANY CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The position of Violence Prevention Coordinator is presently responsible for administrative work involving the coordination and development of a comprehensive program to prevent violence in the City of Albany as currently outlined in the Equity Agenda (Chapter 183 of the Code of the City of Albany). Specifically, the Violence Prevention Coordinator oversees meetings and outreach of the Violence Prevention Task Force, maintains the records, reports, and communications of the Violence Prevention Task Force, creates Violence Prevention Task Force meeting notices, agendas, and minutes, researches new and existing violence prevention programming in Albany and similarly situated municipalities, builds strong relationships with community and governmental stakeholders, acts as a liaison between existing agencies, organizations, programming and resources, meets regularly with the Albany Police Department’s Anti-Violence Coordinator to share information and coordinate initiatives, recommends new violence prevention resources and strategies to city officials and community partners, and researches violence prevention funding opportunities, among other related work as required. Presently, the Violence Prevention Coordinator performs work under the supervision of the Common Council’s President Pro Tempore and the Clerk of the Council and attends meetings of the Violence Prevention Task Force and Public Safety Committee. The Violence Prevention Task Force (“Task Force”) is responsible for convening stakeholders every fall to develop action items in preparation for the upcoming summer in anticipation of an uptick in violence. It was intended that the Violence Prevention Coordinator would produce an annual report with said action items. Pursuant to the FY 2026 Budget, the Office of the Mayor’s stated goals included creating an Office of Violence Prevention that brings together police officers, mental health professionals, and community leaders to address root causes of violence. The stated purpose of the Office of Violence Prevention aligns with the stated purpose of the Violence Prevention Task Force and the scope of responsibilities of the Violence Prevention Coordinator. Transferring the position of the Violence Prevention Coordinator from the Common Council to the Office of the Mayor will further the intended goals of creating the Office of Violence Prevention and will ensure that the Violence Prevention Coordinator has the operational and administrative support and structure to carry out the responsibilities of the position as intended and prescribed by the Common Council, pursuant to Albany City Code § 183-2(B)(1). It is intended that the typical work activities of the Violence Prevention Coordinator will remain the same, including convening meetings of the Violence Prevention Task Force and producing an annual report. FISCAL IMPACT This legislation has no fiscal impact as it only amends the appointing authority of the position. COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBANY ACTIVE LEGISLATION PREVIOUSLY INTRODUCED LEGISLATION NOW UNDER CONSIDERATION MARCH 16, 2026 ORDINANCES 3.22.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO TWO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PER BLOCK PER HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS RESOLUTIONS 14.31.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Balarin introduced the following: ORDINANCE 3.22.26 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO TWO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PER BLOCK PER HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS Be it enacted, by the Common Council of the City of Albany, as follows: Section 1. Article V (Powers and Duties) of Part 1 (Department of Police) of Chapter 42 (Departments and Commissions) of the Code of the City of Albany is hereby amended to read as follows, by adding a new Clause M thereto: § 359-22 Parking, standing and stopping restrictions. Except as otherwise designated by official signs, signals or markings, the following restrictions will apply in the City of Albany. Except when necessary to avoid conflict with other traffic or when in compliance with law or the directions of a police officer or official traffic control device, no person shall: A. Stop, stand or park a vehicle: (1) On the roadway side of any vehicle stopped, standing or parked at the edge or curb of a street. (2) On a sidewalk. (3) Within an intersection, except when permitted by official signs or parking meters on the side of a highway opposite a street which intersects but does not cross such highway. ("Intersection" is defined as the area embraced within the prolongation or connection of the lateral curblines or, if none, then the lateral boundary lines of the roadways of two highways which join one another at, or approximately at, right angles, or the area within which vehicles traveling upon different highways joining at any other angle may come in conflict. Where a highway includes two roadways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing of each roadway of such divided highway by an intersecting highway shall be regarded as a separate "intersection.") In the event that such intersecting highway also included two highways 30 feet or more apart, then every crossing or two roadways of such highways shall be regarded as a separate intersection. (4) On a crosswalk. (5) Between a safety zone and the adjacent curb or within 30 feet of points on the curb immediately opposite the ends of a safety zone, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. (6) Alongside or opposite any street excavation or obstruction when stopping, standing Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. or parking would obstruct traffic. (7) Upon any bridge or other elevated structure upon a highway or within a highway tunnel, unless otherwise indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. (8) On any railroad tracks. (9) In the area between roadways of a divided highway, including crossovers, except in an emergency. (10) On a state expressway, highway or state interstate route highway, including the entrances thereto and exits therefrom, which are a part thereof, except in an emergency. (11) In a space designated as provided in this subsection for the exclusive purpose of charging an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station, unless such vehicle is an electric vehicle connected to such charging station; provided, however, that an electric vehicle disconnected from the electric vehicle charging station for no more than 45 continuous minutes while stopped, standing, or parked in such designated space shall not be in violation of this subsection. Parking spaces designated for the exclusive purpose of charging an electric vehicle at an electric vehicle charging station shall be clearly identified, and such designation shall include conspicuous and permanently installed signs or markings which identify such space as an electric vehicle charging station, indicate that such space is only for electric vehicle charging, and include any day or time restrictions. For the purposes of this subsection, the term "electric vehicle" shall mean a motor vehicle that is propelled at least in part by an electric motor and associated power electronics which provide acceleration torque to the drive wheels sometime during normal vehicle operations, and that draws electricity from a battery or hydrogen fuel cell that is capable of being recharged from an external source of electricity, such that the external source of electricity cannot be connected to the vehicle while the vehicle is in motion. For purposes of this subsection, the term "electric vehicle charging station" shall mean the equipment needed to convey electric power from the electric grid or another power source to an onboard motor vehicle energy storage system. For purposes of this subsection, "disconnected" shall mean not in the process of actively charging the electric vehicle. B. Stand or park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except momentarily to pick up or discharge a passenger or passengers: (1) In front of a public or private driveway. (2) Within 20 feet of a crosswalk at an intersection unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. (3) Within 30 feet of the approach to any flashing signal, stop or yield sign or traffic- control signal located at the side of the roadway, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. (4) Within 20 feet of a driveway entrance to any fire station and when on the side of the street opposite to the entrance of any fire station within 75 feet of said entrance, when properly sign-posted, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. C. Park a vehicle, whether occupied or not, except temporarily for the purpose of and while actually engaged in loading or unloading merchandise or passengers, within 50 feet of the nearest rail of a railroad crossing, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. D. Stop, stand or park a vehicle within 15 feet of a fire hydrant except when such vehicle is attended by a licensed operator or chauffeur who is seated in the front seat and who can immediately move such vehicle in case of emergency, unless a different distance is indicated by official signs, markings or where parking meters are installed. E. Move a vehicle not lawfully under his control into any prohibited area or away from a curb such distance as is unlawful. F. Drive into or park such vehicle within the block where fire apparatus has stopped in answer to a fire alarm. G. Park a tow truck, as defined in § 353-50 of Chapter 353 on any street: (1) With a vehicle in tow; (2) Without a vehicle in tow between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m.; (3) Without a vehicle in tow for more than one hour between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. H. Park a trailer, including boat trailers, utility trailers and truck trailers, without being attached to a vehicle, on any City street. I. Conduct vehicle repairs on vehicles parked on any City street, except for tire changes, battery replacement or changing, and replacing of fluids. J. Cause or permit the engine of a motor vehicle, other than a legally authorized emergency motor vehicle, a television transmission vehicle, or a vehicle whose operation even while standing requires a running engine, to idle for more than five minutes while parking, standing or stopping, except that a bus, as defined in § 104 of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, may idle while passengers are on board or while boarding or discharging passengers. K. Stand or park a tractor, as that term is defined in § 151-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, or any commercial vehicle weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds on any City street for a period of more than three consecutive hours, except for the purposes of actively loading or unloading such vehicle(s), or unless given express permission by the Albany Police Department. L. Stand or park a tractor, as that term is defined in § 151-a of the Vehicle and Traffic Law, or any commercial vehicle weighing in excess of 10,000 pounds in any school zone within City limits. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. M. Stand or park more than two total commercial vehicles per block per household or business within City limits. APPROVED AS TO FORM THIS 6th DAY OF MARCH, 2026 ______________________________ Corporation Counsel Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Robert Wenner, Research Counsel Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 6, 2026 Sponsor: Majority Leader and Council Member Alfredo Balarin ORDINANCE 3.22.26 TITLE A LOCAL LAW AMENDING CHAPTER 359 (VEHICLES AND TRAFFIC) OF PART II (GENERAL LEGISLATION) OF THE CODE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY BY ADDING A NEW CLAUSE RESTRICTING THE PARKING OF COMMERCIAL VEHICLES TO TWO COMMERCIAL VEHICLES PER BLOCK PER HOUSEHOLD OR BUSINESS GENERAL PURPOSE OF LEGISLATION This ordinance seeks to establish a limit on the number of commercial vehicles parking on City streets. While larger commercial vehicles are restricted from parking in excess of three hours unless actively loading or unloading and in absence of special permission, there is not currently a limit on the number of commercial vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds an household or business may park. This ordinance would limit the parking of such commercial vehicles to two per City block per household or business. This will free up street parking throughout the City that residents may use for non-commercial vehicles. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISITING LAW Historically, the unrestricted nature of parking for commercial vehicles weighing less than 10,000 pounds has allowed individuals and businesses to park any number of such vehicles on any City block. The parking of multiple commercial vehicles in one block has prevented constituents from the convenient parking of their personal vehicles throughout the City. This ordinance would ensure that no household or business may park an excessive number of commercial vehicles on any single block. This will cause a more even distribution of the parking of commercial vehicles and alleviate inconvenience on other City residents. FISCAL IMPACT None. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Council Member Zamer, on behalf of the Committee on Planning, Economic Development and Land Use, introduced the following: Resolution 14.31.26R A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION WHEREAS, on January 31, 2008, Section 854 of the General Municipal Law, commonly referred to as the Civic Facilities Legislation, expired, leaving industrial development agencies unable to provide financial assistance to projects owned or operated by not-for-profit corporations (hereinafter referred to as “Civic Facility Projects”); and WHEREAS, the City of Albany Common Council acknowledged that the ability to finance Civic Facility Projects with tax-exempt bonds had been a very important tool for the City of Albany Industrial Development Agency (the “Agency”), as the Civic Facilities Projects undertaken by the Agency have increased employment opportunities for residents of the City of Albany and allowed local not-for-profit corporations to upgrade their facilities at the lowest possible cost; and WHEREAS, the City of Albany Common Council authorized the Agency to form the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation (“CRC”) in accordance with Section 1411 of the New York State Not-For-Profit Corporation Law (the “NFPCL”) by resolution at the public meeting held on March 15, 2010; and WHEREAS, since the creation of the CRC in 2010 the CRC has assisted not-for-profit corporations with projects that have furthered its stated goals, such as: (1) relieving and reducing unemployment, (2) promoting and providing for additional and maximum employment, (3) bettering and maintaining job opportunities, (4) instructing or training individuals to improve or develop their capabilities for such jobs, (5) carrying on scientific research for the purpose of aiding a community or geographical area by attracting new industry in the community or area, and (6) lessening the burdens of government and acting in the public interest; and WHEREAS, the Common Council recognizes the benefits the CRC has been able to foster in the City of Albany since its creation; and NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Albany Common Council consents to the amendment of CRC’s certificate of incorporation authorizing the continuation of the authority of the CRC to issue obligations to finance projects to be undertaken by the CRC in accordance with Section 1411 of the NFPCL for an additional four years, expiring on April 12, 2030; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that paragraph Seventeenth of the Certificate of Incorporation of the CRC shall be amended, and such paragraph shall read as follows: Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. “SEVENTEENTH: Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the authority of the Corporation to issue Obligations to finance projects to be undertaken by the Corporation shall expire on April 12, 2030, subject to the determination by the Common Council to extend such authority by resolution duly adopted by the Common Council.” and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that this resolution shall take effect immediately. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. To: Shaniqua Jackson, City Clerk From: Brett Williams, Senior Assistant Corporation Counsel (2022) Carly Johnson, Junior Legislative Aide Re: Common Council Legislation Supporting Memorandum Date: February 12, 2026 Sponsor: Council Member Zamer, 14th Ward RESOLUTION NUMBER 14.31.26R TITLE A RESOLUTION OF THE COMMON COUNCIL AMENDING THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION’S CERTIFICATE OF INCORPORATION AUTHORIZING THE CONTINUATION OF THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF ALBANY CAPITAL RESOURCE CORPORATION TO ISSUE OBLIGATIONS TO FINANCE PROJECTS TO BE UNDERTAKEN BY THE CORPORATION GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE LEGISLATION To continue for at least another four years the CRC’s authorization to issue obligations to provide financial assistance to projects owned or operated by not-for-profit corporations. NECESSITY FOR LEGISLATION AND CHANGE TO EXISTING LAW The resolution originally passed by the Council in 2010 placed an expiration date of April 15, 2012 on the CRC. The Council previously passed resolutions in 2012, 2014, 2018, 2020, and 2022 extending the expiration date to, most recently, April 12, 2026. This resolution will again extend the CRC’s authority to issue obligations to finance projects to be undertaken by not-for-profit corporations, for another four years, until April 12, 2030. EXPLAINATION OF DEADLINE OR REQUESTED TIME FRAME FOR PASSAGE The current CRC authorization is set to expire on April 12, 2026. FISCAL IMPACT(S) None, as this legislation simply continues the authorization of the CRC as it already exists. Matter in strikethrough to be deleted. Matter underlined is new material. Short Environmental Assessment Form Part 1 - Project Information Instructions for Completing Part 1 – Project Information. The applicant or project sponsor is responsible for the completion of Part 1. Responses become part of the application for approval or funding, are subject to public review, and may be subject to further verification. Complete Part 1 based on information currently available. If additional research or investigation would be needed to fully respond to any item, please answer as thoroughly as possible based on current information. Complete all items in Part 1. You may also provide any additional information which you believe will be needed by or useful to the lead agency; attach additional pages as necessary to supplement any item. Part 1 – Project and Sponsor Information Name of Action or Project: Ordinance 4.31.26 Project Location (describe, and attach a location map): 164 Deleware Avenue and Pt 164 Deleware Avenue, Albany NY 12202 Brief Description of Proposed Action: CHANGING THE ZONING CLASSIFICATION OF A PORTION OF PARCELS CURRENTLY KNOWN AS 164 DELAWARE AVENUE AND PT. 164 DELAWARE AVENUE FROM LAND CONSERVATION (LC) TO MIXED-USE NEIGHBORHOOD EDGE (MU-NE) AND AMENDING THE ZONING MAP ACCORDINGLY. The proposed rezoning would allow for the reasonable reuse of the building and lands known as the “Sunshine School,” including the James Hall Office, an individually listed historic property and National Historic Landmark. The property was the subject of an auction by the Albany City School District, which is under contract to dispose of the property to a private owner who will be subject to applicable zoning regulations. The current Land Conservation zoning designation encumbers the parcel with a limited number of allowable uses and a maximum lot coverage allowance of just 10% (which the existing building already exceeds). This greatly inhibits the reuse potential of the existing historic building and property, even where the proposed reuse complements and enhances the public space surrounding it. Name of Applicant or Sponsor: Telephone: 518-434-5087 Albany Common Council E-Mail: commoncouncil@albanyny.gov Address: 24 Eagle Street City/PO: State: Zip Code: Albany New York 12207 1. Does the proposed action only involve the legislative adoption of a plan, local law, ordinance, NO YES administrative rule, or regulation? If Yes, attach a narrative description of the intent of the proposed action and the environmental resources that ✔ may be affected in the municipality and proceed to Part 2. If no, continue to question 2. 2. Does the proposed action require a permit, approval or funding from any other government Agency? NO YES If Yes, list agency(s) name and permit or approval: ✔ 3. a. Total acreage of the site of the proposed action? 2.28 acres __________ b. Total acreage to be physically disturbed? __________ acres c. Total acreage (project site and any contiguous properties) owned or controlled by the applicant or project sponsor? __________ acres 4. Check all land uses that occur on, are adjoining or near the proposed action: □ Urban Rural (non-agriculture) Industrial Commercial Residential (suburban) □ Forest Agriculture Aquatic ✔ Other(Specify): Land Conservation Parkland Page 1 of 3 SEAF 2019 5. Is the proposed action, NO YES N/A a. A permitted use under the zoning regulations? ✔ b. Consistent with the adopted comprehensive plan? ✔ NO YES 6. Is the proposed action consistent with the predominant character of the existing built or natural landscape? ✔ 7. Is the site of the proposed action located in, or does it adjoin, a state listed Critical Environmental Area? NO YES If Yes, identify: ________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ NO YES 8. a. Will the proposed action result in a substantial increase in traffic above present levels? ✔ b. Are public transportation services available at or near the site of the proposed action? ✔ c. Are any pedestrian accommodations or bicycle routes available on or near the site of the proposed action? ✔ 9. Does the proposed action meet or exceed the state energy code requirements? NO YES If the proposed action will exceed requirements, describe design features and technologies: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 10. Will the proposed action connect to an existing public/private water supply? NO YES If No, describe method for providing potable water: _________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 11. Will the proposed action connect to existing wastewater utilities? NO YES If No, describe method for providing wastewater treatment: ______________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 12. a. Does the project site contain, or is it substantially contiguous to, a building, archaeological site, or district NO YES which is listed on the National or State Register of Historic Places, or that has been determined by the Commissioner of the NYS Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation to be eligible for listing on the ✔ State Register of Historic Places? ✔ b. Is the project site, or any portion of it, located in or adjacent to an area designated as sensitive for archaeological sites on the NY State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) archaeological site inventory? 13. a. Does any portion of the site of the proposed action, or lands adjoining the proposed action, contain NO YES wetlands or other waterbodies regulated by a federal, state or local agency? ✔ b. Would the proposed action physically alter, or encroach into, any existing wetland or waterbody? ✔ If Yes, identify the wetland or waterbody and extent of alterations in square feet or acres: _____________________ Wetlands and waterbodies are present in Lincoln Park, in which the location lies, but rezoning the parcels will not encorach. _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ Page 2 of 3 14. Identify the typical habitat types that occur on, or are likely to be found on the project site. Check all that apply: □Shoreline □ Forest Agricultural/grasslands Early mid-successional Wetland □ Urban ✔ Suburban 15. Does the site of the proposed action contain any species of animal, or associated habitats, listed by the State or NO YES Federal government as threatened or endangered? ✔ 16. Is the project site located in the 100-year flood plan? NO YES ✔ NO YES 17. Will the proposed action create storm water discharge, either from point or non-point sources? If Yes, ✔ a. Will storm water discharges flow to adjacent properties? b. Will storm water discharges be directed to established conveyance systems (runoff and storm drains)? If Yes, briefly describe: _____________________________________________________________________________________________ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 18. Does the proposed action include construction or other activities that would result in the impoundment of water NO YES or other liquids (e.g., retention pond, waste lagoon, dam)? If Yes, explain the purpose and size of the impoundment:______________________________________________ ✔ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ _19. Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the location of an active or closed solid waste NO YES management facility? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ 20.Has the site of the proposed action or an adjoining property been the subject of remediation (ongoing or NO YES completed) for hazardous waste? If Yes, describe: _______________________________________________________________________________ ✔ _____________________________________________________________________________________________ I CERTIFY THAT THE INFORMATION PROVIDED ABOVE IS TRUE AND ACCURATE TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE Applicant/sponsor/name: ____________________________________________________ __________________________ Date: _____________________ Signature: _____________________________________________________Title:__________________________________ PRINT FORM Page 3 of 3